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Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the US.

Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the U.S. The automotive industry is one of the top industries in the world, and there are several automakers in the United States that sell operational vehicles throughout the country. According to the Made in America Auto Index, 65% of the vehicles inside

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To Buy or Not to Buy: Perks and Pitfalls of Electric Cars

Electric cars have become hugely popular in the past decade, and even if you don’t own them or plan on buying them, there is a vast array of information that ensures you know everything about them. Over the years, the technology has become cheaper and accessible, leading to more affordable

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Top 7 Trends in the Automotive Industry That Deserve Your Attention

The advent of technology and innovation has revolutionized many different industries and sectors, including the automotive industry, which has seen a massive paradigm shift towards smart cars, driverless cars, electric cars, and much more. There are many new and emerging trends in the automotive industry that will only continue to

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The Used Car Price Inflation of 2021

The Used Car Price Inflation of 2021 Our company appraises hundreds of vehicles a month and we’ve noticed a steady rise in vehicle values. The same car is worth more today than it was a year ago.  Below is a pricing analysis of the top 5 vehicles we’ve appraised so

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6,000 Pound Vehicle List – Special IRS Depreciation Tax Benefit

Special IRS Depreciation Tax Benefit of Buying 6,000 lb Cars and Trucks. The informational guide and list in this article are updated for 2023. List of Vehicles with GVWR exceeding 6,000 lbs. Under the current tax law, vehicles with a GVWR of 6,000 lbs or more are exempt from annual depreciation

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Auction Retention Index for the Top 10 Makes September 2020

Auction Retention Index – ARI The Auction Retention Index is a good indicator of market stability. Theoretical retention is at or around 100%, but with market turbulence, this index can greatly fluctuate.  If the index is under 100%, wholesale inventory is being transacted below the target price, meaning cars are

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Top 5 Vehicles Appraised in 2019

List of the top 10 vehicles appraised for Diminished Value for 2019.
Rank Make Model Percentage Count
1 Toyota Camry 4.86% 521
2 Ford F150 2.96% 317
3 Honda Accord 2.73% 292
4 Toyota Corolla 2.58% 276
5 Honda Odyssey 2.46% 264
6 Nissan Altima 2.39% 256
7 Toyota Sienna 2.15% 230
8 Chevy Malibu 1.67% 179
9 Dodge Ram 1.43% 153
10 BMW 3-Series 1.29% 138

Other Vehicles 75.48% 8,085

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Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance

Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance The need for motor vehicle insurance is universal, even though terms may differ across international borders. For example, what is known as a deductible in the United States is called an excess in Australia, for example. What may be unique, though, is how insurers

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Retail vs. Wholesale vs. Trade-in vs. Private Party

Retail vs. Wholesale vs. Trade-In vs. Private Party Values: What are the Main Differences in the Used-Car Pricing Categories? Vehicle valuation guides are divided into several different categories, each one with its own set of conditions. Q: How are vehicle pricing categories established? A: Categories are established based on the

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Automotive Day Supply Aug 2019

Below is a list of the day supply by brand for August 2019.   What is Day Supply? Day Supply is the number of days it takes for a dealer to sell out of his vehicle inventory as long as no fresh units are being added. High Day Supply =

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Review of Extech CG204 Coating Thickness Tester

Rating: 3 Stars  PAINT METER PROS Cheap, actually about 25% the cost of an Elcometer Screen easy to read Stores values (not very useful to me, but I can see the benefit) Compact and easy to carry Accurate when calibrated Come with a belt-mounted pouch Will automatically switch between Steel

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Hurricane Florence – Flooded Vehicle Appraisals

Was your car damaged during Hurricane Florence? Is the insurance company offering you a fair value for your totaled vehicle? Did you know that your insurance policy contains an appraisal clause? Here’s what your policy’s appraisal clause says: “If we cannot agree with you on the amount of a loss,

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Empty Gas Tank Range Per Vehicle – 2018 List

Wondering how far you can drive your car on empty? Below is a list of vehicles sold in the US in 2018 by range from the minute the fuel light turns on. Driving on empty can harm your vehicle. It is recommended to fill up at  1/4 tank as to

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GoldFein Claims Management

ATTN: INSURANCE ADJUSTERS DO YOU WANT TO BEAT GOLDFEIN CLAIM MANAGEMENT? WE CAN HELP ALL POINTS BULLETIN Are you an insurance adjuster who received a demand letter from the Goldfein Claim Management company? If so, do you want to defeat them? We have the proven experience to defeating their inflated demands for Diminished

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Toyota Prius’s confusing Trim levels I, II, III, IV and V

Toyota has decided to confuse consumers by implementing a new trim level (build) nomenclature for their Prius hybrid vehicle. Instead of the normal (CE, LE, XLE, etc… ) or the (Base, Premium, Limited, etc..) naming format, they’ve opted for a new and ambiguous format: Prius I Prius II Prius III

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GTLA 2017 Holiday Workshop

The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association is holding its annual Holiday Workshop at St. Regis in Buckhead. GTLA 2017 Holiday Workshop Date: Friday 12/08/2017 Location: St. Regis Conference Room 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Continued Legal Education Credits: 6 Credit Hours Agenda and Events: 9:00 a.m. –

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Houston Flooded Car Appraisals

Appraisal Engine Inc is now Offering Total Loss Claim Reviews for Flooded Vehicles in Houston. With hundreds of thousands of flood-damaged cars declared a total loss by insurance carriers as a result of Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s top-rated car appraisal company offers a service that helps claimants receive fair settlements. Among Hurricane

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